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International Space Station and ATV

DMS-R Data Management System - DMS-R Data Management System - With the launch of the Russian supply module Swesda (Stern) on July 12th, 2000 the first European element of the space station was also sent into space: The Data Management System DMS-R (Data Management System Russia). DMS-R was developed by EADS Astrium under contract of the European space organisation ESA and, together with the Russian system software, controls the orbit control of the space station, ensures that the orbit is precisely maintained and the solar cells as well as communication systems are oriented correctly.

DMS-R Data Management System - DMS-R Data Management System - With the launch of the Russian supply module Swesda (Stern) on July 12th, 2000 the first European element of the space station was also sent into space: The Data Management System DMS-R (Data Management System Russia). DMS-R was developed by EADS Astrium under contract of the European space organisation ESA and, together with the Russian system software, controls the orbit control of the space station, ensures that the orbit is precisely maintained and the solar cells as well as communication systems are oriented correctly.

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APCF Advanced Protein Crystallization Facility - The International Space Station provides an unprecedented laboratory environment to answer a multitude of scientific questions in the fields of materials science, medicine, biology, and physics. The photo depicts a reaction chamber of the Protein Crystallisation Facility APCF. The reaction chambers can be used in the APCF and CPCF (Advanced and Commercial Protein Crystallisation Facilities) on the Space Station. Nowadays, protein crystal growth is a standard tool designed for the structural analysis of proteins and is indispensable for the modern development of medicines.

APCF Advanced Protein Crystallization Facility - The International Space Station provides an unprecedented laboratory environment to answer a multitude of scientific questions in the fields of materials science, medicine, biology, and physics. The photo depicts a reaction chamber of the Protein Crystallisation Facility APCF. The reaction chambers can be used in the APCF and CPCF (Advanced and Commercial Protein Crystallisation Facilities) on the Space Station. Nowadays, protein crystal growth is a standard tool designed for the structural analysis of proteins and is indispensable for the modern development of medicines.

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Microgravity Science Glovebox - MICROGRAVITY SCIENCE GLOVEBOX - EADS Astrium is providing the European laboratory module Columbus and an extensive amount of experimental equipment to enable the scientists to carry out research work in the weightless chamber. This equipment includes the so-called Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). MSG provides a versatile experimental platform for the first time that covers the needs of many research disciplines.

Microgravity Science Glovebox - MICROGRAVITY SCIENCE GLOVEBOX - EADS Astrium is providing the European laboratory module Columbus and an extensive amount of experimental equipment to enable the scientists to carry out research work in the weightless chamber. This equipment includes the so-called Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). MSG provides a versatile experimental platform for the first time that covers the needs of many research disciplines.

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The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most ambitious scientific and technical projects ever undertaken. It is an unprecedented international endeavour, with 10 European countries joining the United States, Japan, Canada and Russia. When completed, the ISS will weigh nearly 500 tons, stretch over 100 metres long and 80 metres wide, and offer 1,000 cubic metres of living space some 400 kilometres above the Earth. It is hoped that experiments carried out in this impressive microgravity environment will stimulate tremendous advances in earthbound technology. EADS Astrium is leading the European contribution to this project and was selected by ESA as prime contractor for two key elements: the Columbus Orbital Facility (COF), a multifunction space laboratory, and the ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) supply vessel.

The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most ambitious scientific and technical projects ever undertaken. It is an unprecedented international endeavour, with 10 European countries joining the United States, Japan, Canada and Russia. When completed, the ISS will weigh nearly 500 tons, stretch over 100 metres long and 80 metres wide, and offer 1,000 cubic metres of living space some 400 kilometres above the Earth. It is hoped that experiments carried out in this impressive microgravity environment will stimulate tremendous advances in earthbound technology. EADS Astrium is leading the European contribution to this project and was selected by ESA as prime contractor for two key elements: the Columbus Orbital Facility (COF), a multifunction space laboratory, and the ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) supply vessel.

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The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most ambitious scientific and technical projects ever undertaken. It is an unprecedented international endeavour, with 10 European countries joining the United States, Japan, Canada and Russia. When completed, the ISS will weigh nearly 500 tons, stretch over 100 metres long and 80 metres wide, and offer 1,000 cubic metres of living space some 400 kilometres above the Earth. It is hoped that experiments carried out in this impressive microgravity environment will stimulate tremendous advances in earthbound technology. EADS Astrium is leading the European contribution to this project and was selected by ESA as prime contractor for two key elements: the Columbus Orbital Facility (COF), a multifunction space laboratory, and the ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) supply vessel.

The International Space Station (ISS) is one of the most ambitious scientific and technical projects ever undertaken. It is an unprecedented international endeavour, with 10 European countries joining the United States, Japan, Canada and Russia. When completed, the ISS will weigh nearly 500 tons, stretch over 100 metres long and 80 metres wide, and offer 1,000 cubic metres of living space some 400 kilometres above the Earth. It is hoped that experiments carried out in this impressive microgravity environment will stimulate tremendous advances in earthbound technology. EADS Astrium is leading the European contribution to this project and was selected by ESA as prime contractor for two key elements: the Columbus Orbital Facility (COF), a multifunction space laboratory, and the ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) supply vessel.

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ATV approaching the ISS.ATV - EADS Astrium is main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV will be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

ATV approaching the ISS.
ATV - EADS Astrium is main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV will be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

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ATV - EADS Astrium is main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV will be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

ATV - EADS Astrium is main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV will be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

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ATV - Automated Transfer VehicleATV - Main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV should be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

ATV - Automated Transfer Vehicle
ATV - Main contractor for the unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle): Designing, development, testing and integration The ATV should be used for the international space station as supply ship and transport up to 9 tons food, scientific useful load and fuel. Moreover, the space transporter should also ensure that the station is re-boosted with so-called "Reboost" manoeuvres for correction of its orbit, i.e. for balancing the regular height losses. At the end of its mission the ATV takes up waste a material that is not required any more by the station and burns it up in the atmosphere with proper check. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been docked to ISS in 2008. The precise rendez-vous manoeuvre between Jules Verne and the ISS took place automatically with the help of a video meter (first ever automatic optical system used for satellite navigation), while both satellites circle the earth with a speed of 28,000 km/h.

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The Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV during test phase in the large space simulator. The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency (ESA). As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the stationÕs orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV will be the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendezvous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, will be launched by an Ariane 5 in 2007. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

The Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV during test phase in the large space simulator. The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency (ESA). As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the stationÕs orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV will be the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendezvous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, will be launched by an Ariane 5 in 2007. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

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Work on the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) at ESA in Nordwijk, Netherlands.The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency - ESA. As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the station s orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV is the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendez-vous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been launched by an Ariane 5 in 2008. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

Work on the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) at ESA in Nordwijk, Netherlands.The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency - ESA. As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the station s orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV is the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendez-vous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been launched by an Ariane 5 in 2008. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

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The Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV during test phase in the large space simulator. The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency - ESA. As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the station s orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV is the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendez-vous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been launched by an Ariane 5 in 2008. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

The Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV during test phase in the large space simulator. The unmanned supply vehicle ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) is Astrium-developed and built for the European Space Agency - ESA. As a lifeline to Earth, the ATV will ferry propellants, food, water and equipment to the ISS. Once docked, it will use its own engines to correct the station s orbit, compensating for a regular loss of altitude due to drag and will contribute to collision and debris avoidance. At the end of its mission, lasting up to six months, it will be filled with waste and burn up as it heads back into the atmosphere. The ATV is the first European spacecraft to carry out an automatic rendez-vous and docking with a space station. The first ATV, called Jules Verne, has been launched by an Ariane 5 in 2008. A total of five missions are planned for the period up to 2013.

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Ottobrunn is Europe's leading centre for the manufacturing of solar arrays to be used in Space.

Ottobrunn is Europe's leading centre for the manufacturing of solar arrays to be used in Space.

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